2006 BMW 530 vs. 2000 Toyota Opa
To start off, 2006 BMW 530 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Toyota Opa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Toyota Opa would be higher. At 2,998 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 530 (255 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 2000 Toyota Opa. (150 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 2000 Toyota Opa.
Because 2006 BMW 530 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Toyota Opa. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 BMW 530 will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 BMW 530 (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Toyota Opa. (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Toyota Opa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 530 | 2000 Toyota Opa | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 530 | Opa |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2998 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |
